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Dayenu: All Our Might / We're Hiring!
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Register Now for the 2023 JFN International Conference
REGISTER NOW for the 2023 JFN International Conference! Join us for three days at the historic Arizona Biltmore, as leading philanthropists and professionals from around the world come together to network, learn and get inspired. Reserve your spot now to take advantage of Early Bird Pricing through January 31.
Jewish Funders Network in Seattle!
IN PERSON: Today, December 8, 6:00-8:00 p.m. PT
Please join us for this unique opportunity to learn about the expansive opportunities JFN offers, connect with other members of our Jewish philanthropic community, and meet with Andrés Spokoiny, JFN’s CEO, and Tzivia Schwartz Getzug, Director of JFN West. This event is sponsored by Samis Foundation.
NOTE: This event is open to JFN members and those who are eligible for membership.
Impact Investing Roundtable
Online: Tuesday, December 13, 12:00–1:30 p.m. ET (9:00–10:30 a.m. PT, 19:00–20:30 Israel)
Join JFN’s growing community of impact investors for a lively and action-oriented monthly roundtable, each featuring JFN members for shared learning and shared action.
This month's session will feature Karina Totah (Founder, Nevit), Raissa Hacohen (Managing Partner, HUR Partners), and Gabrielle Charnas (Senior Advisor, Weave Impact). Each session is moderated by JFN Board Member Vanessa Bartram of ZORA Ventures.
Read JFN's Guide to Jewish Impact Investing
New Member Orientation
Online: Wednesday, December 21, 12:00–1:00 p.m. ET (9:00–10:00 a.m. PT, 19:00–20:00 Israel)
At this special session, led by JFN Vice President of Philanthropic Engagement, Ari Rudolph, you'll learn how to get the most out of your membership and will have an opportunity to meet other new members. We will cover a variety of topics, including membership benefits, how to use our website, giving in Israel, and much more!
NEWS
All Our Might: How the Jewish Community Can Invest in a Just, Livable Future
JFN's Green Funders Forum is happy to recommend Dayenu's open zoom event "All Our Might: How the Jewish Community Can Invest in a Just, Livable Future" on December 15th at 2 p.m. ET. This program will be a briefing on a new report examining how Jewish institutions can lead the way to a fossil free future. The report offers a roadmap, resources, and recommendations for how to screen out fossil fuels from institutional portfolios, and instead, invest for impact.
The National Affinity Group on Jewish Poverty is Hiring a Project Executive
The National Affinity Group on Jewish Poverty is seeking a strategic leader with strong implementation skills and issue-area expertise to evolve the Affinity Group from a start-up project into a mature initiative. More information about this remote position can be found below.
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